The Orlando Business Journal recently named The Grove Resort & Spa Orlando the Top Hospitality Project in the 2017 Structure Awards. The Top Hospitality Project award, was open to new construction and projects making use of existing structures including hotels, vacation club or timeshare properties in the Orlando Business Journal’s coverage area.

Some of the criteria use by the Orlando Business Journal to select the 11 projects recognized as the best in Central Florida real estate activity in 2017 were project size and value, jobs created and real estate performance. Special attention was paid by the selection committee to the distinctive features of The Grove Resort & Spa Orlando and the unique story behind the success of the property.

The judges were impressed by the submission’s focus on The Grove’s extreme sensitivity to environment, proximity the top theme parks in the world and the strong sense of security and ‘place’ the resort provides its owners and guests. The submission also highlighted the parking garages as unique architectural features allowing the resort to meld seamlessly into the conservation land surrounding the property.